Goat Cheese and Fig Puff Pastry Tarts
If you’re searching for an elegant appetizer that will wow your guests, look no further than these Goat Cheese and Fig Puff Pastry Tarts. These delightful bites marry the creamy richness of goat cheese with the sweet notes of fig jam and caramelized onions, creating a flavor combination that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy night at home, these tarts are not only easy to make but also visually stunning, making you feel like a culinary expert in no time!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 tarts
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Puff pastry (homemade or store-bought)
- Fig jam
- Caramelized onions
- Goat cheese
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface until about 1/8-inch thick and cut out circles using a 2-3/4 inch cutter.
- Dock each circle with a smaller cutter and place them on the baking sheet.
- Brush each pastry circle with egg wash and add a teaspoon of caramelized onions in the center.
- Chill the pastries briefly while preparing goat cheese, then fill each tart with fig jam followed by pieces of goat cheese.
- Bake for 12 minutes until puffed, then return to the oven for an additional 5-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg